Project Metallurgist - Gold Processing Specialist (Alaska)

Northernstar; Delta Junction (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Star Resources Limited, operating the Pogo mine in Alaska, seeks a Mining Engineer to implement projects and improve processing operations on a 15/13 rotation at a remote camp. The role provides technical guidance to plant metallurgists and supports safety, efficiency, and cost improvements.

The candidate will lead change, optimise grinding, flotation, gravity, CIL and elution circuits, and collaborate with the Metallurgical Superintendent on test work and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree majoring in Metallurgical Engineering / Extractive Metallurgy / Chemical Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the metallurgical processing plant in the gold or base metal industry.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite, including demonstrated competence with Excel.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Current Driver's License.
• Able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Responsibilities

• Provide metallurgical and processing operations advice.
• Take ownership of projects and activities and lead efforts to implement change.
• Optimise processing plant comprising grinding circuit, flotation circuit, gravity circuit, CIL circuit and elution.
• Conduct plant investigations and improvement projects to improve recovery, increase throughput and reduce cost as required.
• Optimise, maintain, and upgrade the plant control systems as required.
• Seek improvement opportunities with the key reagent and consumable suppliers.
• Assist the Senior Metallurgist or Metallurgical Superintendent to design and complete metallurgical test work.
• Keep Metallurgical Superintendent informed and up-to-date on progress of all projects and activities.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Metallurgical Engineering

Extractive Metallurgy

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited, operating the Pogo mine in Alaska, seeks a Mining Engineer to implement projects and improve processing operations on a 15/13 rotation at a remote camp. The role provides technical guidance to plant metallurgists and supports safety, efficiency, and cost improvements.

The candidate will lead change, optimise grinding, flotation, gravity, CIL and elution circuits, and collaborate with the Metallurgical Superintendent on test work and progress reporting.